Month: June 2006
Contour d3o goalkeeper gloves – the shock absorbers
Well, they can't make a football boot to protect your foot, but good news for England's World Cup goalies – there is a goalkeeping glove that can protect your hand from the stresses and strains of a football match…
Microsoft releases beta version of Vista
Fancy a glimpse into the future? Well, you can see what Microsoft has to offer with the release of a public beta version of its forthcoming operating system, Windows Vista. It's not for wide public use or for use…
Tech Digest video: Sony's DSLR head honcho previews the Sony Alpha 100 camera
Over in Marrakesh we grabbed a minute or two with Paul Genge the man who knows more about Sony's debut DSLR camera the Alpha 100 than anyone. Here he explains why Sony launched it and talks through a few of…
Tomb Raider slot machine for your mobile
Well, the cartoon action heroine certainly shifted plenty of games in her time, so why shouldn't she do the same for mobile gambling? Yes, Lara Croft has been licensed to tempt you to play the slots on your phone….
The £250 Formula 1 mouse mat
For most of us, replacing the mouse mat involves throwing away the old one and picking out one of the "novelty" freebies we’ve acquired over the years – or as a last resort, spending around a fiver replacing it….
Pick up a life-size Robocop
Just think – if Peter Crouch doesn't score in the World Cup, it'll be at least August before you get to see the celebratory robotic dance. Can't wait that long? Well, Bayraider has found the perfect half man/half robot…
HP recalls overheating digital cameras
HP is recalling hundreds of thousands of digital cameras following reports of overheating and one report of a camera catching fire. The problem lies with the use of some non-rechargeable batteries, which can overheat when the camera is connected…
Be.ez LEvertigo – a more stylish laptop bag
Looking for something a little more stylish to carry around your laptop? It might be worth taking a look at the new LEvertigo range from Be.ez. The first bags in the range have now been launched, the LEvertigo Street…
Philips launches first Blu-ray drive – the TripleWriter
Philips has unveiled its first Blu-ray device – the TripleWriter (SPD7000) all-in-one PC Writer, which will write to and playback Blu-ray discs, along with most other popular formats. The TripleWriter is a CD, DVD and Blu-ray drive, featuring a…
Windows XP Program Protection
There's always a moment of fear, when you've just downloaded a program from the Internet and you click on the file or .exe icon to install it. What if it contains a virus or something nasty that will crash…
